CNY gathering
By Izam S. Ya'akub

Staff of the Sheraton Utama Hotel in the capital yesterday held a Chinese New Year gathering. The celebration began with the presentation of mock "gold ingots" to the "associates" (workers) of the hotel by their general manager, Datin Hjh Zainah Bujang. The ingots symbolise a life in abundance. The associates then tossed the "yee sang" (photo above) - a salad of raw fish slices with dried fruits and sauces - which a ritual associated with the Chinese New Year Celebration, believed to bring good fortune and longevity to those who performed it.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin